New Sheet Music Releases in May 2025 – Our Recommendations

Denis Bédard (* 1950)

Organ

This fourth volume of organ works by Denis Bédard is a collection of music intended for the conclusion of church services.

Johannes Matthias Michel (* 1962)

Organ

Four meditations for organ by Johannes Matthias Michel.

Louis Vierne (1870 – 1937)

Organ

At the heart of Vierne’s organ output stand his six symphonies: with them, he continued the brilliant French tradition of the genre and brought it to a peak.

César Franck (1822 – 1890)

Organ

In previous arrangements of the cycle *L’Organiste* by César Franck, originally written for harmonium, the notes were usually transferred 1:1 to multiple manuals and pedal of the organ. In contrast, Carsten Wiebusch's arrangement aims to turn the harmonium pieces into true organ works.

Winfried Funda

Accordion

Winfried Funda wrote these four challenging atonal pieces for solo accordion with MII and MIII.

Accordion

After the publication of the sheet music "Polka Fun," the new release "Waltz Fun" follows. This is a collection of waltzes by various composers for all lovers of folk accordion music.

Edward Elgar (1857 – 1934)

Accordion

Elgar's popular piece "Salut d'Amour" in an arrangement for the ambitious accordionist.

Accordion

Mood, fun, and cheeky songs in easy to medium difficulty arrangements for accordion and vocals.

John Høybye (* 1939)

Mixed Choir (SSAATTBB), Viola

The requiem 'Light Shines in the Darkness' is a composition for solo viola and mixed choir. A work full of beautiful, melancholic sounds, but also with rousing rhythms that bring hope and light into the darkness.

Robert Schumann (1810 – 1856)

Mixed Choir (SATB), Piano

This edition makes this world-famous song repertoire accessible to choirs and opens up a new sonic experience.

Diogenio Bigaglia (1676 – 1745)

Solo Voice (Soprano), Violin, Basso continuo

The motet *O mundi creator* was composed by Italian composer Diogenio Bigaglia for soprano, violin, and basso continuo.

José Bragato (1915 – 2017)

Solo Voice, Piano

*Tres fragmentos líricos* for solo voice and piano by José Bragato.

Franz Lehár (1870 – 1948)

Ukulele

The songbook *Franz Lehár: You Are My Heart’s Delight and Other Melodies* is a collection of 20 arias, duets, and dances from six famous operettas by composer Franz Lehár. The arrangements for ukulele in standard notation and tablature make it possible to play these wonderful melodies on your instrument.

Ulli Bögershausen

Acoustic Guitar

After many years as a steel-string guitarist, Ulli Bögershausen has rediscovered the tonal beauty of the classical guitar. For this edition, he has arranged eight pieces from the field of classical music.

Maria Hofer

Acoustic Guitar

Sweets taste delicious and leave you wanting more! The same goes for the 15 easy-to-play treats in this collection of light, enjoyable guitar music – whether for daydreaming at home or for use in guitar lessons.

Alfredo Piatti (1822 – 1901)

4 Cellos

Piatti composed the little quartet (Quartettino) *In vacanza* (On Vacation), a three-movement sonata for four cellos, which he dedicated in 1891 to young cellists from Bergamo. It was premiered during the final examinations that same year.

Caroline Emery

Double Bass

The long-awaited third publication by renowned Royal College of Music professor Caroline Emery. This edition is the result of her experience teaching students of all ages over the last 30 years and is a gift for students and teachers alike.

Franz-Michael Deimling (* 1953)

2 Violins, Piano

The "Saitenspiel" series is a collection of a total of 80 violin duos and trios in first position with easy piano accompaniment, composed especially for beginner violinists by Franz-Michael Deimling. They are also well suited for use in string preparatory orchestras.

Christoph Förster (1693 – 1745)

Violin, Harpsichord

A beautifully sounding work by late Baroque composer and violinist Christoph Förster.

Christoph Korn, Frank Klüger

Bass Clarinet

This method book is an essential companion for anyone wanting to discover the bass clarinet from the ground up, and to learn it with joy, structure, and sound knowledge – a true must-have for aspiring bass clarinetists!

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750)

3 Bassoons

Bach’s Sinfonias arranged for three bassoons by Nikolaus Maler.

Elisabeth Parry, John Alley

Alto Flute, Piano

A collection of French Romantic and Impressionist pieces by Fauré, Hahn, Saint-Saëns, Chausson, Godard, Duparc, and Franck, arranged for alto flute and piano.

Thorvald Hansen (1847 – 1915)

Clarinet (B♭/A), Piano

"Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Johann Sebastian Bach, arranged for flute and piano by Josef Lang.

Thorvald Hansen (1847 – 1915)

4 Clarinets

10 pieces for clarinet quartet, composed or arranged by Jacques Ballu.

Daniel Ridder

Tuba

Tuba–Total 2 – for advanced players, professionals, and those who want to take their skills to the next level.

Wilhelm Wurm (1826 – 1904)

Trumpet (B♭) [Cornet], Piano

23 etudes for trumpet or cornet by Wilhelm Wurm.

Maurice Benterfa (* 1937)

Brass Instrument (Treble Clef)

Warm-ups and embouchure training for brass players.

Joe Hisaishi (* 1950)

Horn, Piano

All your favorite songs from the Studio Ghibli films arranged for horn.

Martin Scharnagl (* 1988)

Symphonic Wind Orchestra

With CREATION, Martin Scharnagl presents a lively concert march that he composed for the anniversary production "20" (20 years) of Viera Blech. The varied "Creation" is another impressive testament to the versatility and creativity that has shaped this successful ensemble for over two decades.

Martin Scharnagl (* 1988)

Symphonic Wind Orchestra

This polka is further proof of how beautifully brass music can touch and excite!

Oliver Lukas, Vincent Gross (* 1996)

Symphonic Wind Orchestra; Vocal part ad lib.

Who can resist these cheerful, musical vibes?

Arno Krabman, Joren van der Voort, Léon Paul Palmen

Symphonic Wind Orchestra

"C'est la vie" is the Dutch entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, sung by Claude Kiambe. Martijn Rondel created an arrangement for wind orchestra, adding some musical elements to make the piece sound a bit more symphonic.

Gerwin Eisenhauer (* 1967)

Drumset

TECHNIQUE & READING from the "Bum Bum Tschack" series is a musical "gym" for every drummer who wants to improve their hand and foot technique while also enhancing their reading skills.

Holger Hälbig

Drumset

Successful author Holger Hälbig (Drummer's Workbook) brings all his experience as a professional drummer and educator into this teaching book for beginners.

Franz Zaunschirm

Accordion

This very popular song by Anton Günther from the Ore Mountains, arranged for accordion by Franz Zaunschirm.

Andreas Heuser

Guitar

"Secret Place" is a composition for solo guitar with influences from classical, romantic, and jazz music.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791)

Piano

Thomas Rabl has written a pure piano version of the famous Adagio from Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23.

Rochus Schirmer

3 Trombones

6 German folk songs, including compositions by Friedrich Silcher, arranged for 3 trombones by Rochus Schirmer.